Bulletproof backpack

ABSTRACT

A bulletproof backpack includes a front panel, a side panel, and a back panel. The front panel includes at least one first storage compartment. Moreover, the front panel is made of multiple layers of bulletproof material. The side panel is fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel and extends substantially perpendicular towards the back panel. The back panel is detachably attached to the side panel. An inner surface of the front panel, an inner surface of the side panel, and an inner surface of the back panel define a storage space, such that the storage space is accessible only when the back panel is detached from the side panel.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is based on, and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/666,340, filed May 3, 2018, the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to backpacks. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a bulletproof backpack for safe storage and travel purposes.

BACKGROUND

Guns are ranged weapons typically designed to pneumatically discharge projectiles at sufficient velocity toward a target. For instance, a 9 mm or 0.44 caliber handgun is capable of launching bullets at muzzle velocities ranging between 700 to 985 feet per second imparting approximately 300-foot pounds of muzzle energy at the target. As such, personnel routinely exposed to combat scenarios require adequate protection to prevent injuries or even death. Alternately, army personnel deployed overseas are required to carry supplies for extended operations. For such applications, backpacks that are bulletproof are highly desirable.

Over the years, several bulletproof backpacks have been devised. However, existing bulletproof backpack designs, for example, U.S. Patent 20090014490 (Bulletproof Backpack), U.S. Patent 20170013948 (Backpack with Ballistic Insert), and U.S. Patent 20170276457 (Backpack For Transporting Articles and For Ballistic Protection) all fail to address several problems. Although existing backpacks on the market include a bulletproof panel for protection purposes, they still suffer from some drawbacks. For example, the zippers are visible to anyone because the bulletproof panel is placed in the back, which leaves belongings stored in the backpack vulnerable. The zippers are easily unzipped allowing easy access to the stored belongings. As such, the stored belongings are neither protected from the impact of a bullet nor from theft.

Hence, there is a long felt need for a bulletproof backpack capable of improving secure storage of belongings and preventing theft of the stored belongings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

The present disclosure addresses the above-mentioned need for a bulletproof backpack capable of improving secure storage of belongings and preventing theft of the stored belongings.

The bulletproof backpack, disclosed herein, includes a front panel, a side panel, and a back panel. The front panel includes at least one first storage compartment. Moreover, the front panel is made of multiple layers of bulletproof material. The side panel is fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel and extends substantially perpendicular towards the back panel. The back panel is detachably attached to the side panel via fastening elements, for example, zippers, hook and loop fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. An inner surface of the front panel, an inner surface of the side panel, and an inner surface of the back panel define a storage space, such that the storage space is accessible only when the back panel is detached from the side panel.

In another embodiment, the bulletproof backpack includes a front panel having at least one first storage compartment with the front panel made of a plurality of layers of bulletproof material. The side panel is fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel and extends substantially perpendicular towards the back panel. The back panel is detachably attached to the side panel via zippers such that the zippers are inaccessible from a position proximal to the front panel. The bulletproof backpack further includes at least two side straps fixedly attached to the back panel such that the at least two side straps are configured to securely position the bulletproof backpack over a shoulder of the user. An inner surface of the front panel, an inner surface of the side panel, and an inner surface of the back panel define a storage space, such that the storage space is accessible only when the back panel is detached from the side panel. The hidden or inaccessible position of the zippers make it impossible to open the bulletproof backpack while using it. The stored belongings are also protected from any attack by a gun because of the bulletproof panel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a front view of the bulletproof backpack;

FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a front view of the bulletproof backpack and the plurality of layers comprising the bulletproof panel;

FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the bulletproof backpack;

FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the bulletproof backpack in a closed position; and

FIG. 5 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the bulletproof backpack in an open position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

The following reference numbers are used throughout the description to refer to elements in the figures:

-   1 Bulletproof Backpack -   2 Handle -   3 Front pocket -   4 Front zipper -   5 Side straps -   6 Visibility paint -   7 Bulletproof panel -   7 a First layer of bulletproof panel -   7 b Second layer of bulletproof panel -   7 c Third layer of bulletproof panel -   7 d Fourth layer of bulletproof panel -   7 e Fifth layer of bulletproof panel -   8 Side panel -   9 a Left strap -   9 b Right strap -   10 Adjuster buckle -   11 Keychain -   12 Lateral pocket -   13 USB port -   14 Foam—breathable material -   15 Foam—breathable material -   16 Backside pocket -   17 Zipper track -   18 Internal buckle -   19 a Upper elastic strap -   19 b Lower elastic strap -   20 Left inner flap -   21 Right inner flap -   22 Lower compartment -   23 a Securing belt for lower compartment -   23 b Securing belt for back panel -   24 Panel of lower compartment -   25 Back panel -   26 Interior section of front panel -   27 Front panel -   28 Edge of flap -   29 Elastic Straps

FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a front view of a bulletproof backpack 1. FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a front view of the bulletproof backpack 1 and the plurality of layers comprising the bulletproof panel 7. The bulletproof backpack 1 comprises a handle 2 fixedly attached to a top portion of a side panel 8 or the side straps. The handle 2 facilitates improved ease of carrying the bulletproof backpack 1. The bulletproof backpack 1 includes a plurality of storage compartments that are suitably disclosed in the detailed descriptions of FIGS. 1-5. A front pocket 3 and a front zipper 4 for permitting or preventing access to the front pocket 3 are configured on a front panel 7 of the bulletproof backpack 1. In an embodiment, the front panel 7 of the bulletproof backpack 1 includes multiple layers 7 a, 7 b, 7 c, 7 d, 7 e of bulletproof material, for example, Kevlar, etc. In alternate embodiments, the bulletproof material may include, but are not limited to, an Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material, a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material (Lexan or the like), a carbon fiber composite material, etc. At least two side straps 5 are fixedly attached to a back panel of the bulletproof backpack 1 to securely position the bulletproof backpack 1 over a shoulder of the user. In certain embodiment, visibility paint 6 is provided on the front panel 7.

FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the bulletproof backpack 1. Straps 9 may be detachably attached to the side straps 5 via adjuster buckles 10 to securely fasten the bulletproof backpack 1 to a shoulder of a user. As described earlier, the bulletproof front panel 7 is fixedly attached to the side panel 8 of the bulletproof backpack 1. Further, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the handle 2 is fixedly attached to both straps 9 a, 9 b of the bulletproof backpack 1.

FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the bulletproof backpack 1 in a closed position. FIG. 5 exemplarily illustrates a rear view of the bulletproof backpack 1 in an open position. The following detailed description must be read in conjunction with FIGS. 1-5. The bulletproof backpack 1 includes a front panel 7 having at least one first storage compartment 3 with the front panel 7 made of a plurality of layers 7 a, 7 b, 7 c, 7 d, 7 e of bulletproof material. Although only 5 layers of bulletproof material are shown in the present disclosure, it will be appreciated that a larger or a smaller number of bulletproof layers may be envisioned based on the design requirement of the bulletproof backpack 1. The side panel 8 is fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel 7 and extends substantially perpendicular towards the back panel 25. The back panel 25 is detachably attached to the side panel 8 via fastening elements. In certain embodiments, the fastening elements may include but are not limited to zippers, hook and loop fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. The zippers 4 are inaccessible from a position proximal to the front panel 7. The bulletproof backpack 1 further includes at least two straps 9 a, 9 b fixedly attached to the back panel 25 such that the at least two straps 9 a, 9 b in conjunction with the side straps 5 are configured to securely position the bulletproof backpack 1 over a shoulder of the user. An inner surface of the front panel 7, an inner surface of the side panel 8, and an inner surface of the back panel 25 together define a storage space, such that the storage space is accessible only when the back panel 25 is detached from the side panel 8. The hidden or inaccessible position of the zippers 4 make it impossible to open the bulletproof backpack 1 while using it. The stored belongings are also protected from any attack by a gun because of the bulletproof front panel 7.

Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a water-resistant, anti-theft bulletproof backpack 1 includes secure, hidden zippers 4 and at least one bullet-resistant panel 7. An interior section 26 is formed by a front panel 27, a pair of side panels 8, a group of elastic straps 19 a, 19 b, a bottom compartment panel 24 and a back panel 25. The hidden zippers 4 on the zipper track 17 allow the back panel 25 to open and provide access to the interior compartments 24, 25. The bulletproof backpack 1 also comprises hidden pockets, such as two inside lateral pockets 12, two pockets on the straps 9, 9 a, and a backside pocket 16. Each of the pockets is closed using the zippers 4. The left inside lateral pocket 12 has a keychain 11. FIG. 1 shows a big front pocket 3 having a zipper 4 and high visibility paint 6. Kevlar layers are disposed at the front of the bulletproof backpack 1, making the front bulletproof. In another embodiment, the bullet-resistant front panel 7 comprises a plurality of layers 7 a-7 e of lightweight composite material such as Kevlar laminations. The bullet-resistant panel 7 as shown is permanently incorporated into the front of the bulletproof backpack 1.

Referring to FIGS. 2-4, the bulletproof backpack 1 comprises options for the user's convenience. Straps 9 a, 9 b allow the user to wear the bulletproof backpack 1. Similarly, the handle 2 allows the user to carry the bulletproof backpack 1. The bulletproof backpack 1 cannot be opened when the user carries it because the zippers 4 are hidden. Straps 5 are disposed at the bottom of the wearable straps 9 a, 9 b for adjusting the length and fitting of the bulletproof backpack 1 on the user. The adjusting buckle 10 also helps with adjusting and securing the bulletproof backpack 1. Foam 14, 15 is made of breathable material and serves as cushion to a back of a user. In another embodiment, referring to FIG. 5, the interior of the bulletproof backpack 1 comprises a USB charging pocket with a cable, which allows the user to charge a device, for example, a smartphone, a laptop, or other electronic device via a USB port 13 without needing to open the bulletproof backpack 1. The bulletproof backpack 1 has an interior front panel 26 that comprises an upper elastic strap 19 a and a lower elastic strap 19 b that cross each other in an “X” shape, with a buckle 18 in the center of the “X.” Two inner flaps with edges 28, one on the left 20 and one on the right 21, are disposed on the bottom of the back panel 25. The back panel 25 also has a lower compartment 22 with aback panel 24 for storage purposes. The lower compartment 22 has a securing belt 23 a for holding items stored in the compartment 22. The back panel also has a securing belt 23 b. Both the lower compartment 22 and the back panel 25 can hold a laptop or an iPad. Multiple elastic straps 29 hold items in place.

The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the bulletproof backpack 1, disclosed herein. While the bulletproof backpack 1 has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the bulletproof backpack 1 has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the bulletproof backpack 1 is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the bulletproof backpack 1 extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may effect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the bulletproof backpack 1 disclosed herein in their aspects. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A bulletproof backpack comprising: a front panel comprising at least one first storage compartment, wherein the front panel is made of a plurality of layers of bulletproof material; a side panel fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel and extending substantially perpendicular towards a back panel; a back panel detachably attached to the side panel; and wherein an inner surface of the front panel, an inner surface of the side panel, and an inner surface of the back panel define a storage space, and wherein the storage space is accessible only when the back panel is detached from the side panel.
 2. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the front panel further comprises a plurality of storage compartments.
 3. The bulletproof back pack of claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the back panel further comprises a plurality of storage compartments.
 4. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, wherein the bulletproof material is one of a Kevlar material, an Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene material, a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material, and a carbon fiber composite material.
 5. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, further comprising at least two side straps for securely fastening the bulletproof backpack over a shoulder of a user.
 6. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, wherein the back panel is detachably attached to the side panel using one of zippers, hook and loop fasteners, and snap fasteners.
 7. The bulletproof backpack of claim 6, wherein the zippers, hook and loop fasteners, and snap fasteners are hidden within the back panel and inaccessible from a position proximal to the front panel.
 8. A bulletproof backpack comprising: a front panel comprising at least one first storage compartment, wherein the front panel is made of a plurality of layers of bulletproof material; a side panel fixedly attached to a periphery of the front panel and extending substantially perpendicular towards a back panel; a back panel detachably attached to the side panel via zippers, wherein the zippers are inaccessible from a position proximal to the front panel; at least two side straps fixedly attached to the back panel, the at least two side straps configured to securely position the bulletproof backpack over a shoulder of the user; and wherein an inner surface of the front panel, an inner surface of the side panel, and an inner surface of the back panel define a storage space, and wherein the storage space is accessible only when the back panel is detached from the side panel.
 9. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the front panel further comprises a plurality of storage compartments.
 10. The bulletproof back pack of claim 1, wherein an inner surface of the back panel further comprises a plurality of storage compartments.
 11. The bulletproof backpack of claim 1, wherein the bulletproof material is a Kevlar material. 